Posts Categorized: About / My Views

The Tall Photographer Advantage

A photo of Dave Zumbek, an obnoxiously tall Peoria IL Photographer

When most of you associate the words “height” and “photography”, you probably think about the super models you see in the fashion world.  However, I am referring to a different viewpoint…the one of the photographer. Those of you I have been lucky enough to work with know that I am obnoxiously tall.  At 6’8″ I… Read more »

Photographers: We Are More Than Our Cameras

Portrait of Jenna Scifres - jewelry maker, violinist, and social media guru from East Peoria, IL

Ever since I started my journey in photography, I have been hearing a phrase that continuously bothers me: “That camera takes really nice pictures.”  Other photographers reading this may share my frustration, but non-photogs may not understand.  There is so much more to photography than just the camera.  To attribute all the credit for an image just… Read more »